The World of the Seafarer Qualitative Accounts of Working in the Global Shipping Industry

• Main Author: Gekara, Victor Oyaro (auth, Editor)
• Other Authors: Sampson, Helen (auth, Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Springer Nature 2021
• Series: WMU Studies in Maritime Affairs
• Subjects: Public international law; Economics; Gender studies, gender groups; Law of the Sea, Air and Outer Space; Maritime Economics; Gender Studies; Seafarers; Shipping; Globalisation; Global regulation; Gender; Multinational crews; Maritime; Cargo ships; Trade unions; Health and safety at sea; Open Access
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This open access book constitutes an ethnographic mosaic which depicts the contextual complexities of the life and work of seafarers who are employed in the international merchant cargo fleet. The collection is based upon the observations and interviews of researchers in multiple disciplines. It is woven together to offer a richly detailed insight into the ways in which a complex global industry operates internationally. The book covers issues to do with career decisions and recruitment, gender, life and work on board multinational vessels, health and safety issues, the regulation of the industry, shipboard roles and role conflict, and the representation of workers. It will be of considerable interest to all students globally who are studying for professional seafaring qualifications, to graduate students studying for masters courses in ship and port management, and to welfare professionals and policy makers. It is of special interest to those connected to the shipping industry who specialize in issues relating to 'the human element' and will serve as a paradigm defining text in this area.